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# How to Connect Xbox One Controller to Xbox ones
Xbox One controllers are some of the most advanced game controllers on the market, though many don’t realize that their utility extends beyond Microsoft’s latest gaming system. Connect Xbox One Controller to Xbox ones

* Here’s a quick guide on how to Connect Xbox One Controller to Xbox ones
* So you can play all your favorite games with a more precise control scheme.
* How to connect an Xbox One S controller to an iPhone or iPad

## How to Connect Xbox One Controller to Xbox ones
* Open the setup app.
* Press Bluetooth. Bluetooth is probably already on, but if it isn’t, turn on the Bluetooth toggle at the top of the next page in green.
* While the Bluetooth menu is still open, grab your Xbox One controller and make sure it’s charged. Turn it on by pressing the Xbox logo button.
* Press the wireless enrollment button on the back of your Xbox One controller and hold it down for a few seconds. The Xbox button light should start flashing quickly (if your Xbox One controller is no longer paired from another device, you can generally skip this step.
* Pressing and holding the Xbox button will be enough to put it in pairing mode.).
* On your iPhone or iPad, you should see “Xbox Wireless Controller” pop up under Other Devices in the Bluetooth menu. Press it.
* The Xbox button light should immediately stop flashing and stay on. Your Xbox One controller is now paired.

**Pair or unlink a controller with your iOS device
Start with your controller turned off. Then to put your controller into pairing mode:**

* With an Xbox wireless controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then hold down the Connect button for a few seconds.
* With a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the lightbar begins to blink.
* On your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, tap Settings.
* Select Bluetooth and verify that it is activated.
* To pair, look for the name of your controller in Other devices. Tap the name to connect.
* To unlink, tap Information next to the device name, then tap Forget this device.
## Pair or unlink a controller with your Apple TV
* Start with your controller turned off. Then to put your controller into pairing mode:
* With an Xbox wireless controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then hold down the Connect button for a few seconds.
* With a DUAL SHOCK wireless controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the light-bar starts flashing.
* On your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to Settings> Remotes and devices> Bluetooth.
* Please wait while your Apple TV searches for nearby Bluetooth accessories.
* To pair, select the name of your controller. You will know that your Controller is connected when a notification appears saying that the Controller was briefly connected to your TV.
* To unlink, select the name of your controller, then select Unlink device. You will see a notification on your TV that the controller connection has been lost.

## Pair or unlink a controller with your Mac
Start with your controller turned off. Then to put your controller into pairing mode:

* With an Xbox wireless controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then hold down the Connect button for a few seconds.
* With a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the lightbar begins to blink.
* On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
* Click Bluetooth and verify that it is turned on.
* Find the name of your controller under Devices.
* To pair, press Control and click the name of your controller, then click Connect.
* To unlink, press Control and click the name of your controller, then click Delete.

